Tenuta Di Castellaro
Bianco Pomice Sicilia IGT White Blend
Sicily, Italy
I wasn’t expecting to like this as much as I do, for some reason. Anyway, this is excellent. Very fragrant (with air), showing intense sweet hay, meadow flowers, ginger ale notes, crisp pear, and crushed stone. Intense in the mouth too, but with a weightlessness that is very appealing. Long, minerally, bone dry finish with an almost Muscadet-like quinine thing at the end.
I wasn’t expecting to like this as much as I do, for some reason. Anyway, this is excellent. Very fragrant (with air), showing intense sweet hay, meadow flowers, ginger ale notes, crisp pear, and crushed stone. Intense in the mouth too, but with a weightlessness that is very appealing. Long, minerally, bone dry finish with an almost Muscadet-like quinine thing at the end.
Apr 23rd, 2021
One of my favorite experiences in drinking will always be the sense of mystery that some wines possess. This unusual blend of Malvasia di Lipari and Carricante somehow transcends both grapes, with a synthesis that yields a unique character - marzipan, chamomile, Meyer lemon and candle wax layered over a wet cement minerality that lingers, vibrating with energy in the finish. The volcano speaks. Aging beautifully, but sadly this is my last bottle.
One of my favorite experiences in drinking will always be the sense of mystery that some wines possess. This unusual blend of Malvasia di Lipari and Carricante somehow transcends both grapes, with a synthesis that yields a unique character - marzipan, chamomile, Meyer lemon and candle wax layered over a wet cement minerality that lingers, vibrating with energy in the finish. The volcano speaks. Aging beautifully, but sadly this is my last bottle.
Jan 12th, 2021I was ready to be skeptical about this because I generally am that way with Italian whites, but this is damn good. Nose has lots of fragrant stony minerality, fresh pear-like fruit, and a light herbal, slightly resinous note. Fresh, but with nice concentration and a long, very pure finish. Pretty nice!
I was ready to be skeptical about this because I generally am that way with Italian whites, but this is damn good. Nose has lots of fragrant stony minerality, fresh pear-like fruit, and a light herbal, slightly resinous note. Fresh, but with nice concentration and a long, very pure finish. Pretty nice!
Apr 2nd, 2019
First glass went down a little quick... Southern Rhone like volume but a lot more verve.
First glass went down a little quick... Southern Rhone like volume but a lot more verve.
Sep 9th, 2016
It is transparent beautiful lemon yellow color. The first scents of rum, a barrel, Chinese quince changes to the second scents of a mango, the ripe pineapple, glycerol and honey gradually, at last the scent to yellow sweet flower is added.
Charm light sweetness, vivid fresh acid, comfort minerals. Middle rich taste. I enjoyed it!
It is transparent beautiful lemon yellow color. The first scents of rum, a barrel, Chinese quince changes to the second scents of a mango, the ripe pineapple, glycerol and honey gradually, at last the scent to yellow sweet flower is added.
Charm light sweetness, vivid fresh acid, comfort minerals. Middle rich taste. I enjoyed it!
Tenuta Castellaro "Pomice Bianco" 2011
Tenuta Castellaro "Pomice Bianco" 2011
Apr 12th, 2014
Paired with "The Sea" at La Pergola, Rome.
Paired with "The Sea" at La Pergola, Rome.
Oct 19th, 2013
Malvasia Lipari 60%, carricante 40%. Light yellow, med+ aromas of citrus, salt, peach, med+ acidity and intense flavors of lemon, peach & apple. Can’t say long finish but the lingering acidic cut balanced by its fruitiness is outstanding. Buy more.
Malvasia Lipari 60%, carricante 40%. Light yellow, med+ aromas of citrus, salt, peach, med+ acidity and intense flavors of lemon, peach & apple. Can’t say long finish but the lingering acidic cut balanced by its fruitiness is outstanding. Buy more.
Sep 7th, 2023
Apples and petroleum in a very good way
Apples and petroleum in a very good way
Sep 3rd, 2023